NEW DELHI: One of the most recognizable faces of DR Congo football was missing from the stands as African national hero Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, was unable to attend the game in Houston as he is…
India GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI photo) Magnus CarlsenThe recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday when Arjun Erigaisi pulled off a major upset at the FIDE World Team Sprint and Sprint Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering back-to-back defeats against R Praggnanandha at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself…
Shubman Gill (L) and Ishan Kishan (R) put on a partnership of 224 runs during the second ODI between India and Afghanistan. (ANI) TimesofIndia.com in Lucknow: It’s no secret that Team Indiahead coach Gautam Gambhir he firmly believes in the combination of hitting left and right.The foundation of India’s T20I template is built on this…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinho, left, reacts after the World Cup match against Spain. (AP photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar ‘Vozinha’ Dias is set for an emotional reunion with his mother after United States authorities expedited arrangements to ensure she can attend the next FIFA World Cup match in 2026, turning one of the tournament’s most…
Colombia’s Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team. (AP photo) Luis Diaz marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and an assist as Colombia opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over debutants Uzbekistan to move top of Group K ahead of Portugal.At the…
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, with Thierry Henry highlighting his move as damaging. Henry spoke of Ronaldo’s desire to score with obstructed teammates such as Bruno Fernandes, disrupting team opportunities. Despite a stellar international career, Ronaldo’s performance lacked impact, with minimal shots and no chances created in the match. Portuguese…
Messi and Ronaldo (Image: X) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced a unique way of honoring some of the game’s greatest servants. The fans are watching Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo During the tournament you may have noticed a special “FIFA World Cup Legacy” badge on your sleeves, an exclusive distinction reserved for a…
England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring the third goal for his team. (AP photo) England midfielder Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable rise on the international stage by becoming the youngest European player to appear in four major tournaments, capping the milestone with a goal in the Three Lions’ thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2026…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Image: ICC) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana produced one of the most remarkable all-round performances in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, becoming the first captain to score a half-century and take three wickets in the same match, although her heroics ended in heartbreak as South Africa won a thrilling…
Lionel Messi with a young fan. (video recording) Lionel Messi has already set FIFA World Cup 2026 ended with a historic hat-trick against Algeria, but it’s a touching moment off the pitch involving a young fan that has captured the imagination of football fans around the world.A viral video circulating on social media shows the…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Image via: Getty Images New Delhi: By the time India was absent in 2026 FIFA World Cup dominating social media timelines once again, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. — the tournament’s broadcaster in India — has pledged to contribute 15 percent of the revenue it earns from subscriptions to uplifting soccer in…
Mehar Singh, who was just 17 years old, came into the limelight by breaking the Guinness Book of Records for the fastest 100 meter ascent in a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-designed drone reached this milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, which not only demonstrates its technical prowess, but also sets a new benchmark in the rapidly…